Storms and Hazards

18+ hour, 14+ min ago   (1190+ words) In winter and spring, the surging waters of the McKenzie River are such a hazard that for a quarter of a century Lane County has banned the construction of new homes near the banks, in what are called “floodways.” These…...

1+ day, 7+ min ago   (408+ words) Almost 20 agencies make up the McKenzie Watershed Emergency Response System (MWERS), which is why EWEB hosts an annual spill drill; so that every agency is probably prepared to respond to a contamination event in the McKenzie River. EWEB and emergency…...

1+ day, 31+ min ago   (288+ words) Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 93 degrees and southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. The National Weather Service in Memphis says heat-index values could reach 100, so afternoon errands, outdoor work and exercise will be more taxing than the clear…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (239+ words) Parts of Missouri and most of Illinois are likely to experience the type of thunderstorm you'd expect to see during the Spring months. Forecasters are warning of a possible damaging wind event that will likely leave Fall-like conditions in its…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (426+ words) The Pima County Regional Flood Control District operates more than 130 real-time flood-warning sensors that measure rainfall and water levels. But measuring water depth alone does not describe how much water is moving through a channel. A $45,000 contract amendment with Insight…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (62+ words) Action News 5 Memphis Madness comes to Memphis Zoo Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee: What you need to know Vigil held for 5 killed in Hickory Hill crash involving MPD cruiser Tuesday evening First Alert Forecast from Chief Meteorologist Ron Childers-October…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (248+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Recent rounds of rain are bringing relief after months of severe to exceptional drought across the Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico. NewsChannel 10 Chief Meteorologist Dave Oliver said conditions have improved dramatically in recent weeks, though not…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (80+ words) Naig pays visit to Durant’s stormwater wetlands North Scott Press Naig pays visit to Durant’s stormwater wetlands Ag Secretary praises project to limit flooding In the past, whenever there were heavy rains in Durant, most residents expected some flooding…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (305+ words) The government and Flood Re announced that pilots testing the certificates will begin this year in areas at risk of flooding. Robert Stevens, head of property risk at Nationwide, suggested that a standardised approach to understanding flood risk could benefit…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (224+ words) Action News 5 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Temperatures are warming through the 80s midday Tuesday as passing clouds overhead make way for clearer periods this afternoon. Highs peak in the lower 90s after 2pm with muggy conditions making it feel a few degrees warmer. Overnight,…...